BBAG Sale and Racing Festival Catalogue Released

The catalogue for the 2025 BBAG Sale and Racing Festival is now available, presenting 297 entries for two days of auctions and racing. Scheduled for October 17 and 18, the event will take place at Baden-Baden and combines competitive racing with a wide range of horses for prospective buyers.

This year’s sale features 210 yearlings, three foals, 32 broodmares, and 51 horses-in-training. A breeding right to the multiple Group winner Tunnes is also listed as lot 236. Many of the yearlings are nominated for the BBAG auction races, with several also eligible for French premiums, adding to their appeal for owners and breeders seeking future runners with strong incentives.

The yearling section traditionally draws significant attention, and this edition continues that trend with a variety of pedigrees aimed at both flat and jump racing markets. Buyers will find offspring of proven sires and young stallions gaining recognition across Europe. The inclusion of yearlings with dual nominations for BBAG and French racing schemes offers added opportunities for those planning international campaigns.

Broodmare offerings provide another key highlight. In-foal mares are carrying to a diverse group of stallions, including Alter Adler, Amaron, Best Solution, Iquitos, Japan, Make Believe, Neatico, Rubaiyat, Torquator Tasso, Van Beethoven, and Windstoss. This selection gives breeders access to bloodlines that have produced winners across Germany and beyond. The presence of coverings by leading international sires enhances the breeding potential for purchasers aiming to strengthen their operations.

The horses-in-training section adds depth to the catalogue with 51 entries. These race-ready prospects offer immediate racing possibilities for buyers looking to compete in upcoming seasons. Whether targeting domestic racing or campaigns abroad, this part of the sale provides opportunities for owners seeking proven performers or improving prospects.

Racing action will complement the sale across the same weekend. The events on Friday, October 17, will kick off the competition with a full program at Baden-Baden, where it will be highlighted by the €200,000 Ferdinand Leisten Memorial. This event is regarded as the most valuable two-year-old race in Germany and, typically, decent youngsters from the top stables are entered. The first session of the auction will start in a short while after the races at 5 p.m. on Friday, making it possible for attendees to mix a day at the course with the opening session of bidding.

On Saturday, October 18, the second session will be continued following a 10 a.m. start. It will be possible for buyers to check out the horses in the morning prior to the start of the auction. The morning will allow purchasers to review pedigrees, conformation, and veterinary reports at their leisure. The format is intended to facilitate an easy interaction between the spectators and the market; thus, a vibrant sector’s sales grounds’ atmosphere is being stimulated.

Historically, the sale and racing festival of BBAG has been an integral part of the calendar of motor racing in Germany. Catalogue touring and selecting horses for competition, by auctioning an extensive list of bloodstock, the Festival has traditionally been attracting a varied audience composed of local and overseas buyers, trainers, and breeders. Through its 2025 release, it preserves this fame with the list inviting a wide field to eligibility of pedigrees, it showcases future yearlings and valuable breeding females, and it even includes horses on training ready to compete.

The interest in German bloodlines is still rising, which is facilitated by the healthy racing and breeding system in the country. The good race and breeding history of these offerings in various European racing circuits has made them popular among buyers not only from the bordering countries but also from the distant ones. With nominations to both domestic and French racing incentives, the sale presents multiple pathways for future success.

Prospective purchasers can now access the full catalogue online to review pedigrees and make plans ahead of the October gathering. The combination of quality stock, attractive race incentives, and the excitement of live competition ensures that the BBAG Sale and Racing Festival remains a significant date for anyone involved in the thoroughbred industry.

This year’s event once again demonstrates the depth of German breeding and racing, bringing together participants from across Europe for two days of sales and sport. With a diverse catalogue and high-profile racing on offer, Baden-Baden is set to provide an important marketplace for bloodstock investment and a showcase for future racing talent.